deliberate
Translation
deliberate, intentional, careful, unhurried
Examples
It was a deliberate attempt to mislead us.
It was a deliberate attempt to mislead us.
She spoke in a calm, deliberate manner.
She spoke in a calm, deliberate manner.
Grammar Patterns
a deliberate ((noun)) an intentional (noun) It was a deliberate choice.
to be deliberate in ((sth.)) to be careful/unhurried in (sth.) He is very deliberate in his speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intentional, calculated, careful; Antonyms: accidental, hasty
Etymology
From Latin 'deliberare' (to weigh, consider), from 'de-' (completely) + 'librare' (to balance, weigh).
Memory Tips
Imagine carefully weighing a decision on scales ('libra') 'completely'.